Folklore & Feminism in Storytelling with Author Heidi Hinda Chadwick

Folklore & Feminism in Storytelling with Author Heidi Hinda Chadwick

Join Manchester author Heidi Hinda Chadwick for a captivating online event exploring the intersection of folklore, feminism, mythmaking and modern womanhood, inspired by her debut novella The Story of the Deer Woman.

This intimate session invites you into the world behind the book: a darkly enchanting tale rooted in Manchester’s streets, museums and creative spirit, where female-led folklore meets desire, transformation and power.

Expect a blend of:
• A deep dive into folklore and the feminist reimagining of myth
• Reflections on writing women centred magical realism
• A reading from The Story of the Deer Woman
• Live audience Q&A

This event is ideal for readers interested in folklore, dark fairy tales, feminist storytelling, weird fiction, and the stories women inherit and reclaim.

Ticket Options

1. Event Only Ticket

Full access to the online session, including the live discussion, reading and Q&A.

2. Event and Book Bundle

Attend the event and receive a signed paperback copy of The Story of the Deer Woman, posted to you on its official release date in February 2026.

About the Book

The Story of the Deer Woman is a strange, sensual and imaginative novella blending folklore, urban mythology and feminist storytelling. Set across Manchester landmarks including the Museum, John Rylands Library and Oxford Road, it follows a woman whose transformation draws the attention of an immortal observer, setting a powerful and dangerous connection in motion.